Arthur W Smith

"Root Beer" 1969



Arthur's parents being presented with his medals 1969

My visit with Root Beer's sister, Joan Raymond, on 14 April 2003.

It was a great pleasure to finally meet some of his wonderful family and present them with our Lancer plaque.



Present day image of Arthur's brother, Dennis, holding an Afghan made by their sister Grace and niece Laura.

 

SP5 - E5 - Army - Regular

101st Airborne Division

20 year old Single, Caucasian, Male

Born on Jun 16, 1948

From DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA

Length of service 1 year.

His tour of duty began on Feb 19, 1969

Casualty was on Apr 22, 1969

in QUANG TRI, SOUTH VIETNAM

HOSTILE, HELICOPTER - CREW

AIR LOSS, CRASH ON LAND

Body was recovered

Religion

PROTESTANT

Panel 26W - - Line 27

Thoughts and Remembrances